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ORCHHA » City Details

Phool Bagh


Laid out as a formal garden, this complex testifies to the refined aesthetic qualities of the Bundelas. An ingenious system of water ventilation connected the underground palace with Chandan Katora, a bolw-like structure from whose fountains droplets of water filtered through to the roof, simulating rainfall.
phool bagh
 

Dinman Hardaul's Palace


Hardaul was a son of Bir Singh Ju and died to prove his innocence to his elder brother Jhujhar who cast doubts on his relationship with his (jhujhar's) consort. This saintly prince was, after his martyrdom, worshipped as a god, and even today, the villages of Boundelkhand contain platform-like shrines where hardaul is worshipped.
dinman hardul's palace
 

Raj Mahal


This palace was built by Madhukar Shah, the deeply religious predecessor of Bir Singh Ju Deo. The plain exteriors, crowned by chhatries, give way to interiors with exquisite murals, boldly colourful, on a veriety or religious themes.
raj mahal
 

Laxminarayan Temple


The beautiful Laxminarayan Temple was built circa a.d. 1622 by Vir Singh Deo, but soon fell into disrepair because of inadequate maintenance. Extensively renovated by Prithvi Singh in 1793, the temple has a rectangular plan with four multi-faced projecting bastions at its four corners. Built with lime mortar and bricks, the temple resembles a fort, with slots for cannons to fire at the enemy.
lakshminarayan temple
 

Chaturbhuj Temple


Built upon a massive stone plat form and reached by a steep flight of steps, the temple was specially constructed to enshrine the image of Prakash that remained in the Prakash Raja Temple. Lotus emblems and other symbols of religious significance provide the delicate exterior ornamentation. Within, the sanctum is chastely plain with high, vaulted walls emphassing its deep sanctity.
chaturbhuj temple
 

Sunder Mahal


It was built by Prince Dhurbhajan, son of Raja Jhujhar Singh, who ruled over Orchha from 1627-35. Dhurbhajan fell in love and married a Muslim girl, and so fierce was his devotion to her that he even converted to Islam. He gave up his princely ways and spent the latter part of his life in prayer and meditation.
sunder mahal